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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Laboratory Equipment, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Schematic Diagrams

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lund University

    Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Social Impact, Governance, Systems Thinking, Multimedia, Case Studies, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.7
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    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Desarrollo de software Agile

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Product Development, Sprint Retrospectives, Software Development Methodologies, Sprint Planning, Backlogs, Software Engineering, Continuous Integration, Acceptance Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, OpenShift, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Data Engineering with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Radiation Therapy, Medical Equipment, Materials science, Semiconductors, electromagnetics, Physics, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Research, General Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Crea equipos y trabaja en grupos con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Collaborative Software, Canva (Software), Team Management, Design, User Accounts, Design Software, Content Creation, Marketing

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    Arizona State University

    Primary and Secondary Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Chemistry, Analytical Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Capacity Management, Engineering Calculations, Performance Testing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Fundamentals of Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Process Design, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Process Mapping, Organizational Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Business Management, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Business, Strategic Decision-Making, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Data Analysis, Probability, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Graphing, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Physics

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Cities and Consumption: Urban Sustainability and the Sharing Economy: Lund University
  • Desarrollo de software Agile: University of Minnesota
  • Foundations of Red Hat Cloud-native Development: Red Hat
  • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
  • Introduction to Particle Accelerators (NPAP MOOC): Lund University
  • Crea equipos y trabaja en grupos con Canva: Coursera
  • Primary and Secondary Batteries: Arizona State University
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera

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